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Workers Deal with Affordable Housing Shortages in Dubai and Cairo
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, nearly 90 percent of the population are expatriates, while in Cairo, 95 percent are locals. Yet, there is a similar issue weighing on the workforces…
Notre Dame Lawfully Fired Tenured Professor
The University of Notre Dame did not breach its contract by dismissing a tenured professor for “serious cause,” after he misused grant funds, the 7th
Attendance Policy May Have Violated FMLA
An automotive supplier may have violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by firing a technician under its no-fault attendance policy due in part to his use of unpaid…
Supreme Court Hears LGBTQ Job Discrimination Cases
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in a series of cases expected to determine whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation…
How Coding Bootcamps Can Help Retrain Employees
Take a deep dive into the mentoring and coaching strategies, learning methods, diversity efforts and other best practices coding bootcamps are using to ensure learner and organizational success
Employees Still Perplexed by HSA Plans During Open Enrollment
Not understanding health savings accounts (HSAs) and the high-deductible health plans the accounts are coupled with leads some to bypass an HSA option during their employer's annual open-enrollment period, while…
How the Overtime Rule Affects Employee Benefit Plans
Employers complying with the Department of Labor's final rule raising the salary threshold for overtime pay should consider the effect the new requirements may have on their employee benefit plans,…
Your Career Q&A: When Personal Issues Become Business Concerns
When personal issues interfere with business life, they become a business issue. You need to take carefully considered action and talk to your managers about this situation, saying the right…
How Does Common-Law Marriage Affect FMLA Leave?
Common-law marriages aren’t so common anymore in the